Ted tries to find love in a past relationship but is reminded why he broke it off in the first place.
Ted and Barney fly to Philadelphia after using one of Barney's techniques of picking up women. While in Philadelphia, the two end up doing something "legendary".
Ted throws three consecutive parties so he can "casually" interact with Robin, but they end up just friends. Barney tries to pick up a girl that does not know anyone at the party.
When Ted's best friend Marshall proposes to his girlfriend, Lily, Ted realizes he'd better get a move on if he hopes to find true love. Ted soon meets Robin in a neighborhood bar, immediately becomes smitten and scores a first date. But when Ted can hardly wait to see her ...






